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Working together to support a fulfilling life for people with learning and physical disabilities; complex health needs and Autism.
We are recruiting for the following vacancy
Full-Time Respite Support Workers
Hours: 37.5 hrs a week
Salary Full time: £25,995.51 - £29,231.01
What will you be doing?
* Provide personal care which includes washing and dressing; bath/showering and shaving.
* Assisting individual to get in and out of bed (with the use of equipment if required).
* Assist with food/ meal preparation for individuals; using the kitchen equipment safely.
* Help with toileting including specific requirements i.e. emptying Catheters.
* Assistance with incontinence care.
* Assisting individuals with medication as required and documentation of medication administration.
* Ensure that the house is well maintained in terms of hygiene and cleanliness by keeping it tidy this includes all bedrooms, bathrooms, staff room, kitchen and living/ dining area.
* Organise laundry as necessary; washing bed linen, towels and other items and ensuring bedding is kept clean.
* To work alongside parents/carers and families to ensure individuals support is consistent and consequential.
* To keep on your person Identification documentation.
* To ensure the sessions are safe and risk assessments are monitored and reviewed on a regular basis alongside other policies and procedures.
* To take responsibility to record and report any concerns, incidents/accidents and safeguarding concerns.
* To ensure the sessions are sensitive to cultural traditions and values.
* To assist the management team to develop close working relations with all persons involved, e.g. families, social workers, therapists, so that the needs of the individual are met effectively.
* To work as a member of a team in the project and the organisation.
* To be responsible, alongside other NST staff for the proper use of equipment/materials and informing the health and safety lead of any potential risks and faults.
* Complete timesheets and record activities that have been carried out, users or family members to sign off the timesheets on a daily basis
* To maintain the users and the organisation’s confidentiality at all times.
* To work alongside the key worker and Respite Lead on the implementation, maintenance and evaluation of each individualised person centred plan
* To work in accordance with NST’s Equality policy.
* To support the aims and objectives of NST.
* To ensure prompt and reliable time keeping and contact on-call for any emergencies.
* Call on-call person to report arrival and departure from home care site.
What will you get in return?
* 5.2 weeks annual leave, increasing with years worked
* Mileage paid at 45p per mile where applicable
* Free Parking where available
* Complimentary Teas/Coffees
* Blue Light Card & Cycle to Work Scheme Registered
What will you need?
* Have a caring and enthusiastic attitude, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Required to complete NVQ 2 if not already acquired/equivalent qualification
* Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, sleeps and waking nights
* Hold a full driving license and willing to drive minibuses.
If this sounds like you, please hit apply now!
Reference: MTC573
Vacancy: Full-Time Respite Support Workers
Hours: 37.5 hrs a week
National World / Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of an external company.
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